But I almost wonder whether they're trying to do too much in one step.
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Is that too much for Joe Public to take in all in one go?

But isn't that what Apple did with the iPhone? Integrated existing ideas and technology into one piece and Joe Public swallowed it including the hook and demanded more.

If I have a similar concern about what Solu is trying to do, it is not about Joe Public's acceptance. It is more about the Solu's ability to deliver it in an attractive form. This is not about doubting Solu in particular, it is about the sheer magnitude of the endeavour and the resources required.

I was just thinking about this last night. This is good news indeed; now can't wait until the reviews. Any backers here?

Yes, I am one of the finnish idiots that puts money to anything fintech (finnish originated tech). Seems I were not one of the early birds because no Solu for me yet. I did back them up through the original campaign though.

The product seems nice and potential, but I find it really hard to believe in this subscription based revenue model. Feel that it will be deal breaker for many. Well, at least they would be making money immediatly from the beginning. Jolla, did U hear that?

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The product seems nice and potential, but I find it really hard to believe in this subscription based revenue model. Feel that it will be deal breaker for many. Well, at least they would be making money immediatly from the beginning. Jolla, did U hear that?

I'm hopeful the subscription idea can succeed, the key to it is regular content updates. People pay a subscription for Netfix and Spotify, so why not apps and games?

For developers the focus switches from bringing in new users, to that of retaining users through quality software. Or on the games side, simply having people play the game is enough without having to resort to shady tactics like the current free-to-play games are.

Is solu the right platform to pull this off? im not sure, we know how hard it is to entice developers to a new platform as it is.

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